This course is part of the Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization

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Professional Skills for the Workplace SpecializationUniversity of California, Davis

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Are you interested in expanding your career, and want to be a more creative and innovative employee who embraces problems and challenges, and thrives in those circumstances?
This course will help you determine if you have a fixed mindset or growth mindset, the triggers to watch for when falling into a fixed mindset, and how to transition to a growth mindset.

Throughout this course, we will look at several ways in which you can help facilitate a growth mindset in the workplace. To help create environments where each individual has the chance to reach their greatest potential (think productivity), stay motivated on the job (think retention), and continue to develop their skills and knowledge base in a progressive and meaningful way (think life-long learner).

One of the most important lessons you’ll learn in this course is that mindset is shifted from moment to moment through recognition and practice. You will be able to learn the process for shifting your mindset that you can turn back to long after the course ends to continue your Growth Mindset journey.

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At least 1-2 years of business experience.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Analyze beliefs and actions that contribute to a growth mindset within an organization.
Evaluate opportunites to increasingly develop a growth mindset.
Apply practices that foster growth mindset within an organization.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 3 of 4 in the

Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization

Beginner Level

At least 1-2 years of business experience.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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Lisa Montanaro

Productivity Consultant, Success Coach, Business Strategist

Continuing and Professional Education

13,096 Learners

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University of California, Davis

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Getting Started and Foundations of Growth Mindset

In this module, you will be able to define and discuss the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. You will be able to identify your own mindset given a situation or arena and measure your baseline. You will be able to use a process to help shift your mindset and examine the benefits and characteristics of having a growth mindset. You'll discuss where growth mindset fits in the workplace.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 29 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes

8 videos

Welcome to the Growth Mindset!4m

Introduction to Thomas and Priya2m

Foundations of a Growth Mindset5m

Benefits and Characteristics of a Growth Mindset2m

4-Step Mindset Shift Process3m

The Art of Becoming4m

Mindset Is A Spectrum4m

Organizations Can Exhibit a Growth Mindset1m

4 readings

A Note From UC Davis10m

New Pathways to Learning: Geeking Out on Neuroscience10m

Self-Reflection Journal Activity20m

4 practice exercises

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Statements15m

Characteristics of Growth Mindset People15m

Skillset Stretch and Mindset Reframe5m

Mindset Spectrum10m

Week

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Internal & External Roadblocks to Growth Mindset

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 17 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Organizational Mindset - Deep Dive

In this module, you will be able to define organizational mindset and compare and contrast the differences between a fixed mindset organization and a growth mindset organization. You will discover the organizational culture depending on the type of mindset. You will help foster a growth mindset within your organization and identify the qualities that lead to a growth mindset. You will be able to recognize the type of mindset at the leadership level within an organization and apply best practices for growth mindset at the workplace. You will be able discuss the positivity quotient and how it impacts your team. You will be able to foster a culture of collaboration versus group think and be able to successfully navigate change with a growth mindset.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 28 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

8 videos

Organizational Mindset 4m

Fostering An Organization3m

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset of Leaders3m

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset of CEOs2m

Growth Mindset Leadership2m

Positivity Quotient3m

Group Think3m

Navigating Change3m

4 readings

Self-Reflection Journal Exercise15m

Qualities That Lead to Growth Mindset in an Organization10m

Growth Mindset Change Qualities10m

Change Exercise (Suggested Activity)30m

5 practice exercises

Organizational Mindset Definitions5m

Fostering a Growth Mindset15m

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Managers10m

Best Practices of Growth Mindset15m

Navigating Change15m

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Dealing With Setbacks and Failures

In this module, you will be able to overcome the perfectionist syndrome. You will be able to identify how your mindset will show up. You will be able to practice the five-minute pity party and apply a growth mindset to move forward. You will be able to reframe a situation and make it redemptive. You will be able to apply best practices to giving and receiving feedback and be able to identify that there is a balance to practicing a mindset.

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 29 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes

7 videos

The Perfectionist Syndrome2m

The Five-Minute Pity Party4m

Redemptive Story Reframe6m

Giving and Receiving Feedback5m

Thomas Reframe Example2m

Reality Check of Growth Mindset2m

Course Summary and Moving Forward4m

3 readings

Self-Reflective Activity15m

Self-Reflection Activity30m

How to Develop a Growth Mindset in Your Career?10m

4 practice exercises

How Your Mindset Shows Up10m

Redemptive Story Reframing10m

Feedback Statements10m

Situations and Triggers10m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM THE GROWTH MINDSET

by BMJun 28, 2021

very well structured, very easy to understand, simple words were used. it is worth going through and putting into practice what is proposed. congratulations!

by CDec 14, 2021

I was able to learn a lot around mindsets and have a lot of resources to share with my team. Highly recommend for team leaders.

by BJMar 26, 2021

Brilliant course!! Lots of great tips and strategies that you can apply to your every day!! Lisa, thank you so much for your time you put when creating this course and for sharing your knowledge!!

by CVApr 5, 2022

I enjoyed this class a lot. The instructor is very articulate and everything was laid out in a very easy to understand way. I cannot wait to apply what I have learned in this course! Life changing!

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About the Professional Skills for the Workplace Specialization

This Specialization is intended for working professionals early in their career and for organizations who look to improve interpersonal relationship skills among their employees, clients, and customers.

Through four courses, you will explore the use of emotional and social intelligence, practice a formula for problem solving, cultivate a growth mindset, and build skills related to adaptability and resilience in an ever-changing environment. These skills show up in business relationships and communication and ultimately impact professional effectiveness. You will be able to demonstrate sound judgment by engaging in critical thinking to reach decisions and solve problems independently. You will be able to develop a competitive advantage by learning, adapting, and harnessing insights from past endeavors. You will assess your own expectations in your current or anticipated work roles and settings, and how those may align with or differ from what is required by employers and other stakeholders now and in the future.

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